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Casey Anderson finds himself on “mission impossible” – a quest to film an elusive animal whose legend is almost larger than life, the Wolverine.

Investigating the role animals play in religion, Henry sees a desert ritual in which spiritual seekers illegally smoke the poisonous skin of a Sonoran toad. And, in the snake-handling churches of Appalachia, he finds even Christianity has room for a surprising role for dangerous animals.

An intrepid crew of scientists and explorers takes the ultimate plunge—scuba-diving beneath the North Pole.

With extraordinary footage from the crime scenes, this documentary focuses on the people who survived Anders Behring Breivik's killing spree on July 22nd, 2011.

With extraordinary footage from the crime scenes, this documentary focuses on the people who survived Anders Behring Breivik's killing spree on July 22nd, 2011.

Predominantly slow-moving, energy-conserving koalas are not exactly well-equipped to handle speeding traffic and packs of dogs, or the consequences of encroaching urbanization around Brisbane, Australia. Their once quiet lives are now filled with social pressure, conflict, disease, overcrowding and the external stresses of living in the middle of what amounts to an alien world.The film explores the day-to-day dramas of urban koalas, seen through the eyes of the scientists studying their every move and vocalization. Fascinating social dynamics include a mother raising her baby, territorial displays and vicious fighting by males competing for mating rights, and the surprising life and loves of "traveling salesmen," rogue males who truly play the field. New science even "cracks the koala communication code," providing insights into their basic language and social structure. Their thunderous roars are difficult to reconcile with the familiar perception of them as cuddly creatures, yet there is a great deal about them that is surprising. Viewers will get a whole new perspective after watching this film.

Predominantly slow-moving, energy-conserving koalas are not exactly well-equipped to handle speeding traffic and packs of dogs, or the consequences of encroaching urbanization around Brisbane, Australia. Their once quiet lives are now filled with social pressure, conflict, disease, overcrowding and the external stresses of living in the middle of what amounts to an alien world.The film explores the day-to-day dramas of urban koalas, seen through the eyes of the scientists studying their every move and vocalization. Fascinating social dynamics include a mother raising her baby, territorial displays and vicious fighting by males competing for mating rights, and the surprising life and loves of "traveling salesmen," rogue males who truly play the field. New science even "cracks the koala communication code," providing insights into their basic language and social structure. Their thunderous roars are difficult to reconcile with the familiar perception of them as cuddly creatures, yet there is a great deal about them that is surprising. Viewers will get a whole new perspective after watching this film.

The story of two remarkable and extremely rare white lion cubs on their journey to adulthood. Both are female, sisters born as white as snow in May 2009 in South Africa's Kruger Park. Growing up on the savanna, they must not only overcome the same survival challenges that all young lion cubs must face, they must also overcome the threats their high visibility brings. Their mother and their aunt raise the two white cubs alongside their young cousins--two tawny male cubs. There is no male lion in their pride to protect them against the dangers that constantly surround them--herds of buffalo, elephants, other predators like hyenas or leopards, or rogue male lions who would kill the cubs in order to start a new family with the females. But the lionesses who guide them and care for them are fierce and savvy, determined to keep their young family alive.

When we look at an antique, we often don’t look much beyond its surface beauty and appearance, apart from maybe questioning its value? Some of these Antiques started life as purely practical objects, whilst others were purely for decoration and an expression of wealth. But whether they’re from a stately home or a two up and two down, they unlock a fascinating history of the way we lived then and now, of our lives past and present In Antiques Uncovered (working title) historian, Dr Lucy Worsley is going to uncover the stories behind some of these remarkable objects and how they relate to our lives today. Antiques expert Mark Hill will be looking at why some items have become priceless, while others are waiting in the wings to become the collectables of tomorrow.

In the middle of the 17th century, Britain was devastated by a civil war that divided the nation into two tribes - the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. In this programme, celebrities and historians reveal that modern Britain is still defined by the battle between the two tribes. The Cavaliers represent a Britain of panache, pleasure and individuality. They are confronted by the Roundheads, who stand for modesty, discipline, equality and state intervention. The ideas which emerged 350 years ago shaped our democracy, civil liberties and constitution. They also create a cultural divide that influences how we live, what we wear and even what we eat and drink. Individuals usually identify with one tribe or the other, but sometimes they need some elements of the enemy's identity. Featuring contributions from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, AS Byatt, Julian Fellowes, Philippa Gregory, Anne Widdecombe and Clarissa Dickson Wright.